Anatomy made simple with Mr Skelly
Episode 1: The Pelvis vs the Hip
As a horse owner or even someone learning anatomy, there are a lot of wordy…
Episode 2: The S Shape of the Neck
In this episode we take a look at the S curve or sigmoid shape of…
Episode 3: The Joints of the Spine
As a horse owner or even someone learning anatomy, there are a lot of wordy…
Episode 3: Part 2 The Atlanto- Occipital & Atlanto- Axial Joint.
In this episode I explain the first two major joints of the spine, how they…
Episode 3: Part 3 The Thoracolumbar Joint
The Atlanto- Occipital & Atlanto- Axial Joint. In this episode we discuss the thoracolumbar joint,…
The Equine Neck
Stepping Instead of Falling
Straightness vs Bending
Myodural bridgeÂ
Myodural bridge Continuing from my last post on the position of the spinal cord in…
Passive motion of the neck
Passive motion of the neck Passive motion is important for the horse because it aids…
Position and shape of the neckÂ
Nuchal Ligament Anatomy
Nuchal Ligament Part 2 – Role in locomotion
Nuchal Ligament – Role in locomotion The nuchal ligament is made of very elastic tissue,…
The Equine Spine
The Mobile Spine
The Mobile Spine A mobile spine is not always a good spine. We talk about…
Spinal Cord
Biomechanics
Off the Trackers
Nuchal Ligament Part 2 – Role in locomotion
Nuchal Ligament – Role in locomotion The nuchal ligament is made of very elastic tissue,…
Passive motion of the neck
Passive motion of the neck Passive motion is important for the horse because it aids…
Straightness vs Bending
Stepping Instead of Falling
Posture
Preparation before movement
Anatomy
Nose bands
Nose bands There are many options for different types of bridles and nosebands which claim…
Pelvis vs the HipÂ
Pelvis vs the Hip The pelvis and the hip are two different things. It’s important…
Nose bands
Nose bands There are many options for different types of bridles and nosebands which claim…
Pelvis vs the HipÂ
Pelvis vs the Hip The pelvis and the hip are two different things. It’s important…
Working in-hand
Correct walking position & pace
Asking for Halt
Rebalancing the halt
Asking the horse forwards
​Working on a circle
Yielding the hind end
What are we giving back
What are we giving back Lets be real…this may be hard to hear but owning…
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